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Being able to stop on skates is a very important thing to learn. It will reduce chance of injury and can be fun sometimes. Below you will find out how to stop two different ways, but it is suggested that you learn the "V" stop first.

In first learning, a helmet might be a good idea, especially if you are toed-out. Some people will accidentally go into a turn when they're trying to stop, which can easily result in a loss of balance.

Grind off your skates edges slightly before trying to perform a hockey stop. Do this by pushing your foot out on the leg you wish to learn to stop on. You will create a small pile of snow from the ice you have ground off.

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